All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

We had a great time with my son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, a total of six people. The three in the front seat took on the challenge and got soaked in the rain! Off-roading in the rain was thrilling and fun.

息子夫婦と孫、6人で楽しみました。前の運転席の三人は雨の中ずぶ濡れでチャレンジ！雨のオフロードはスリリングで楽しかったです。

Although the weather was unfortunate with rain, I was able to see turtles and manta rays (just their fins, though...) and was once again amazed by the size of the manta rays. The rain made the sea murky, so the coral wasn't visible in its beauty, and I couldn't enjoy the beach due to the tides and changing weather. However, the cheerful Japanese female staff and other staff brightened my mood. All the participants were also cheerful, which made me feel like I was in a tropical paradise. There were many English speakers, and I was disappointed that I couldn't enjoy conversations due to my lack of English skills; it made me think I should study English. On the way back, the captain came to greet us, making it a tour that didn't let the rain get us down.

天候に恵まれず生憎の雨天でしたが、亀やマンタのひれ（ひれのみでしたが・・・）を見ることができマンタの大きさに改めてびっくりしました。
雨で海も濁ってしまい、サンゴはきれいには見えず、ビーチも潮のかげんや天候の変動でか見ることはできませんでしたが、日本人の女性スタッフや他のスタッフも明るく、気持ちが明るくなりました。
参加者も皆さん明るく、南国だな～と思いました。
英語圏の方が多く、会話を楽しみたかったのに英語が出来ず残念、英語を勉強しようかな・・・と感じました。帰りには船長さんがあいさつに来てくれて、雨にも負けずというツアーでした。

It was a rainy tour, but I had a great time driving through the movie filming locations in a buggy! The two hours flew by!

あいにくの雨のツアーでしたが、映画のロケ地をバギーで走り抜けて、とても楽しかった！2時間があっという間でした！

This is my third time in Hawaii, but it was my first time participating in this tour. The movie location tour was enjoyable as there were many films I had seen. The Kaneohe Bay cruise had great weather, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Additionally, the explanations about the culture and history were interesting and well done. Both tours had guides who were great at engaging the group and took plenty of photos for us. The lunch buffet was hearty and very delicious. There was a well-delivered lecture in Japanese at the beginning, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience.

数回目のハワイですが、初めて参加しました。
映画ロケ地巡りは、見た映画が多くあり楽しめました。カネオヘ湾クルーズも天気が良く、良い景色を楽しめました。また、文化、歴史の説明も興味深く良かったです。両ツアーともガイドさんは盛り上げ方が上手く、写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。ランチビュッフェはボリューム満点でとても美味しかったです。
最初に上手な日本語でのレクチャーがあるので安心して楽しめました。

I rode a buggy in the great nature of Hawaii and felt the wind as I moved forward. Along the way, there was a photo time, and I was able to connect with nature and create lasting memories. It's definitely worth going! Thank you for providing such a fun experience 😊

ハワイの大自然の中でバギーに乗り、風を感じ進みました。途中、写真タイムもあり自然に触れ思い出深い体験が出来ました。
絶対に行く価値ありです。
とても楽しい体感を味合わせてくれてありがとうございました😊

We had a fantastic experience here with Eden! We did the UTV tour and had Eden as our tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate when teaching us about the history of all attractions and the various films that are filmed here. She definitely helped make the experience enjoyable. The views were beautiful and we were able to get some really great photos. I would definitely recommend this tour to others and look forward to coming back.

I participated with my family of four: my second-grade daughter, my preschool son, my husband, and myself. It rained the entire time we were in Honolulu, but during this angelic sea tour, it was sunny (though there were a few light showers), and we were able to fully enjoy the beautiful sandbar.

The water at the sandbar was about waist-deep for adults, but it was shallow enough for the kids to stand, which made it safe. We played by floating with our inner tubes and snorkeling to peek into the sea. The water was incredibly clear and beautiful.

At one point, we caught a whiff of delicious grilled meat! My son raved that the hamburger and boiled beans for lunch were the best he had ever tasted!

After that, we went on a sea turtle search! We were able to see several sea turtles surfacing for air, and we even encountered a manta ray!

For the final snorkeling around the coral, my daughter and I participated! The wind was strong, and we were swept by the waves, but with some help, we discovered a sea turtle's resting spot and saw octopuses and fish as well.

We were even treated to drinks and snacks, allowing both of our kids to have a great time.

小2の娘と、年少の息子と夫と私の家族4人で参加しました。ホノルル滞在中、ずーっと雨でしたが、この天使の海のツアー中だけは晴れて（多少、小雨の時もあったけど）、綺麗なサンドバーを満喫できました。
サンドバーは、大人の腰くらいまでは水があったのですが、子供も足がつくので安心。浮き輪つけて浮かんだり、海の中をシュノーケルで覗いたりして遊びました。とにかく海の水が透明できれいでした。
途中から、お肉を焼いてるいい匂い〜！！息子はこのお昼ご飯のハンバーガーと煮豆が一番美味しかった！と大絶賛でした。
その後は海亀探し！海亀の息継ぎを何匹も見れて、なんとマンタにまで遭遇できました。
最後の珊瑚の周りのシュノーケルは、娘と私で参加！風が強くて波に流されたりしましたが、助けてもらって、海亀の寝床を発見したり、タコとかお魚も見れました。
飲み物や、お菓子までおもてなししていただき、子供2人とも楽しく過ごすことができました。

It's very spacious, and to get around, you can either ride in a car, take a bus, or ride a horse. I wanted to ride a horse, but since the course is long, I chose the bus considering the strain on my back. Unfortunately, there was no explanation in Japanese when we arrived, and the bus for this movie location tour also had no Japanese at all. That's a bit disappointing. I recommend reading the explanations in advance. Next time, I would like to try zip-lining as well.

とても広くて、見て回るにはクルマに乗るか、バスに乗るか、馬に乗るか。
馬に乗りたかったけれども、長いコースなので、腰への負担を考えてバスにしました。着いたときの説明も、この映画ロケ地ツアーのバスも日本語は全くないです。それがちょっと残念。事前に説明を読んでおくことをおすすめします。
次回はジップラインもやってみたいなあ。

I was able to spend a graceful time in nature. Both the mountains and the sea were very beautiful. The guide also spoke to us at just the right moments, allowing us to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind.

大自然の中で優雅な時間を過ごせました。山も海も、とてもきれいでした。ガイドの方も適度に声をかけてくださり、安心して楽しむことができました。

The explanation is in English only, but the staff guided us appropriately, so even as beginners, we were able to enjoy horseback riding alone in the great outdoors for two hours, and it was truly amazing and fun. The weather was also perfect, so we were able to take a lot of wonderful photos.

説明は英語のみですが、スタッフの方が適切に誘導してくださるので初心者でも2時間も大自然の中をひとりで乗馬を楽しむことができて本当に最高に楽しかったです。お天気も最高に良かったので素敵な写真が沢山撮れました。

My daughter suggested that we go horseback riding for the first time in a while, and it had been about seven years since I last rode. With my sixtieth birthday a few years behind me, I was worried if I could handle two hours of riding. However, my daughter reassured me with a casual "You'll be fine" and I decided to give it my all. I started incorporating exercise into my routine a few months ago to prepare.

In the end, I'm really glad I did it! This was my third time horseback riding in Hawaii, but it felt like the course was different from the last time. I might be mistaken, though, since Kualoa is so vast.

The horse I rode was very smart. My son's horse, on the other hand, kept trying to eat grass and didn't want to move, which seemed challenging for him. But it seems like he enjoyed that too.

Our family of four created some wonderful memories together. Thank you very much!

娘に　久しぶりに乗馬したいと提案があり、７年ぶり？で　還暦も　早数年前　２時間大丈夫かな？と　不安が渦巻く中、娘からは　大丈夫さ👌と　気楽な答えがあり、とにかく　頑張る💪と　数ヶ月前から　運動取り入れて　準備しました。
結果、やって良かったです⤴️
ハワイでの乗馬は　3回目ですが、コースも　前回とは　違う気がしました。記憶違いかも知れませんが…
クアロア広いからね
私の乗った馬は　賢かったです。息子のは、スグ草食べたり　動いてくれなかったり、大変そうでした。でも　それもまた、楽しかったみたいです。
家族４人　いい思い出が出来ました。
ありがとうございました。

I rode through nature with a guide on a four-wheeler. It's a good idea to bring sunglasses. Please experience the grandeur of nature and visit movie filming locations!

大自然の中をガイドの方と４輪バギーで走行しました。
サングラスは持っていくといいです。
大自然の壮大さ、映画のロケ地巡り等ぜひ体験してください。

Driving a buggy through such amazing scenery was truly exhilarating! I was worried about not understanding English, but it all worked out! (laughs)

However, for women or those who are petite, there might be a chance that they can't reach the pedals and drive. I, at 157 cm, was eager to drive, but once I fastened my seatbelt, my feet were dangling, so I gave up. ( ; ; )

Also, it might depend on the weather. When I went, it was clear and perfect, but if it rains, it could be the worst...

すごい景色の中をバギーで走るのは本当に気持ちが良かったです！！
英語が分からず心配でしたがなんとかなります！笑

ただし女性や小柄な方だと足が届かなくて運転できない可能性があります。
157センチの私も運転する気満々で行きましたが、しっかりシートベルトを閉めると足が宙ぶらりんになってしまったので諦めました（ ; ; ）

あとは天気にもよるかもしれないです。
私が行った時は快晴だったので最高でしたが、雨が降ったりしたら最悪かも、、、

It's unfortunate that it rained, but we also experienced sunny weather and various types of weather. The tour guide was someone who understood Japanese and worked hard, making it enjoyable.

雨が降って残念ですが晴れも有り色々な天気が体験出来ました。
添乗員も日本語を理解使用と一生懸命な方で楽しいです。

You can have an experience full of extraordinary sensations. The buggy driving is handled by the guide, so you can enjoy the stunning views while taking as many photos and videos as you like. The spectacular scenery is just like the world of Jurassic Park. The excitement never stops. The guide, Kavika, is wonderful; we conversed in English, but he is also interested in Japanese and Japanese culture, making our conversation enjoyable. So even if you can't speak English, you can feel at ease and enjoy the experience.

非日常感満載の体験ができます。
バギーの運転はガイドにお任せなので、好きなだけ写真や動画の撮影をしながら絶景を楽しめます。壮観な景色はジュラシックパークの世界観そのもの。終始ワクワクが止まりません。ガイドのカヴィカは素晴らしく、英語で会話を交わしましたが、日本語や日本の文化に興味があり楽しく話してくれるので、英語が話せない方でも安心して体験してみてください。

Everyone on this crew was kind and funny and super helpful, starting with the live music first thing, to the galley crew and everyone helping with the gear for the various activities. We brought some family from the mainland and they felt very comfortable. We all felt very welcome and had a perfect day!

The whole crew was amazing!! Special shoutout to KIKO, TYSON, and the Captain!! This crew were to so helpful to everyone!! They took pictures for everyone and helped out with snorkeling gear. This is my third time with this trip and it just gets better and better!! See you soon Captain Bob!! Mahalo for everything and making me and my wife’s 20th Anniversary so special!!
Barberena Family

Last time, there was a thunderstorm before the start, and it was canceled. This time, for the second attempt, we were blessed with good weather. Overall, I was satisfied with my first experience on a buggy and enjoying the great outdoors, but if I had to be picky, I would have liked a few more highlights. (On the contrary, given the current number of highlights, I think a shorter course would be fine.) There wasn't any dirt until I changed my clothes, but be careful of the dust. (The provided bandana works well for dust protection.)

前回はスタート前に雷雨となり中止に。今回2度目のリベンジで、天気に恵まれました。
全体としてはバギー初体験・大自然満喫で満足ですが、欲を言えばもう少し見せ場の数が多ければ言う事なしです。（逆に今の数ならコースの短縮でもいいと思った）
服を着替えるまでの汚れはないですが、砂埃は要注意です。（支給のバンダナで防塵はOK）

The horseback riding experience was wonderful, and afterwards, I was taken to my favorite Tropical Nuts Foam. The bus driver was really kind, and it was a fun time! I will definitely book with Veltra again next time! Thank you!

乗馬体験はもちろん、その後に大好きなトロピカルナッツフォームにも連れてってもらえて、バスの方も本当に優しくて楽しい時間でした！
ベルトラさんは間違いなく楽しいのでまた次も予約します！ありがとうございました！

I fulfilled my dream of horseback riding with the amazing views at Kualoa Ranch! It's a place I want to visit again! It was so much fun that I didn't feel tired at all! I recommend going early in the morning!

クアロアランチの最高な景色で乗馬という夢が叶いました！また次も訪れたい場所です！楽しすぎて疲れなどありませんでした！朝早いのがオススメです！

Unfortunately, my older child had a fever, and since the cancellation would result in a full charge, I attended with my younger child, who is in first grade. (I reluctantly gave up the fee for the absent child.) However, I am grateful for the courteous response from the office, which offered to change the date.

I also added bus transportation, but since the meeting point is quite far, I think it would be better for those staying around Waikiki who haven't decided on transportation options to include it. The bus driver was a cheerful and kind Japanese woman!

Regarding the activity, I changed the date and participated in the afternoon, and while I was aware of it, the tide was high that day. When we arrived, the sandbar was gone, and the water was too deep for adults to stand, which scared my younger child, who clung to me and struggled. It was difficult to swim even the short distance of about 10 meters to the floating island where we could canoe, and I thought we might drown. My child, who had become completely intimidated during the move, was also scared of the canoe, and in the end, we managed to return to the boat and spent the entire time on board, which was disappointing.

While I understand this is a matter of personal responsibility, I think it would have been nice if they had differentiated the price a bit, such as lowering it during high tide, to avoid any frustration.

However, other families were enjoying snorkeling, riding banana boats, and seemed to be having a great time. They had plenty of time, and I believe those who are mainly considering activities other than the sandbar would really enjoy it.

What impressed me was the live music performance on the boat; it was pleasant to listen to music while feeling the breeze.

On that day, participants included people from Japan, as well as from China, South Korea, and the mainland United States. The crew consisted of one Japanese person and local staff.

あいにく上の子が熱を出し、キャンセルは全額になるため小1の下の子と2人で参加してきました。（不参加分のお代は泣く泣く諦めました）
ただ日時をずらしてくださるなど、事務所の方は丁寧に対応していただき感謝です。
バス送迎もつけましたが、集合場所までかなり遠いのでワイキキ周辺にお泊りの方はレンタカーなど移動手段が決まっていない方はつけた方がよろしいかと思います。
バスの運転手さんは日本人の女性で明るくて優しい方でした！

アクティビティですが、日時を変更し午後参加になり、分かっては居ましたがその日の午後は満潮。
着いたらサンドバーは無く大人も足がつかない深さで下の子はとても怖がりしがみつき暴れるので、カヌーが出来る浮島まで移動する間の10M位だけでも泳ぐのが困難で溺れるかと思いました。移動ですっかり萎縮した子供はカヌーも怖がり、結局なんとか必死に船上に戻ってずっと船の上で過ごすことになったのは残念でした。
今回のことは自己責任ではありますが、せめて満潮時は値段を下げていただくなど少し差別化をして貰えたらモヤモヤもなかったかなと思います。

ただ他のご家族はシュノーケリングを楽しんでいたり、バナナボートをしたり、各々楽しそうで、時間もたっぷりあり、サンドバー以外のアクティビティをメインに考えていらっしゃる方にはとても楽しめると思います。

感動したのは船上のライブ演奏で、ゆったり音楽を聞きながら風を感じるのは心地よかったです。

その日の参加は、日本の他、中国、韓国、アメリカ本土からの方が参加されていました。クルーの皆さんは日本人の方１名と、現地の方がいらっしゃいました。

I really appreciated the crew and the way they treated us! The day was beautiful - a little overcast, but so beautiful as it always is at the sandbar. The sun came through and allowed us to be dazzled by the colors of the ocean. We saw lots of fish on our snorkel segment, and the majority of the boat played a fun game of volleyball in the water. The food was good, and the boat was spacious enough to allow everyone to see the turtles and to gaze at the beauty of the landscape as we moved through the water. I was lucky to be able to spend this memorable day with my cousin visiting from out of town. This was perfect for one of our big activities! We will never forget this fun experience!

I had been longing to go for a long time, and I finally got to go this time. I thought two hours of horseback riding might be long, but the beautiful nature and the calming presence of the horses made it feel like no time at all. The shuttle arrived on time, and the driver was very friendly. I was also very grateful that they kindly drove me back to my hotel.

ずっと憧れていて、やっと今回行くことができました。乗馬２時間は長いかなって思いましたが、自然が美しく馬に癒されあっという間でした。
送迎も時間通りにきて、ドライバーさんもすごくフレンドリーな方でした。
また帰りもホテルまでご厚意で送ってくださりとてもありがたかったです。

Got picked up at the hotel in Waikiki. We were 4. It was a short drive to the sandbar. What an experience. It literally looked like Tahiti. The Hawaiian singers/ukulele players were amazing and the staff was friendly and so accommodating. We enjoyed everything about the day, but the views were to die for. We appreciated the affordable alcoholic beverages that were offered as well as the free fresh donuts. We really enjoyed floating on the barge and kayaking and it was my first time on a paddleboard. What was so cool was that the water there is as calm as the lake.! we would highly recommend this trip!

The ride was a perfect mix of adrenaline and safety, and our two guides were not only pros—they were bursting with amazing knowledge. Spotting the actual movie props left behind felt surreal and made the whole adventure even more epic. The surrounding nature was jaw-dropping, and the guides snapped the most incredible photos for us. Couldn’t recommend this experience more! Mahalo!

My first time at Kualoa Ranch! It's definitely a place I want everyone to visit and I want to go back again. It was amazing to drive the buggies ourselves through the magnificent scenery.

初めてのクアロアランチ！絶対行ってほしい、また行きたいお気に入りの場所になりました。
雄大な景色の中を自分たちでバギーを運転できたのも最高でした。

This was such a great experience! Very organized, everything was nice and easy, the stuff was absolutely incredible! Great vibes, helpful and accommodating , going above and beyond for everyone to have a great time! We did the all inclusive package and it was perfect. The band was great as well and we had the best time! Highly recommended!!

It was a very enjoyable tour where we rode down on mountain bikes in an area we usually don't visit. My 80-year-old mother also had a great time. The guide was a really nice guy. We had a lot of fun.

普段自分達では行かないエリアで、マウンテンバイクで下る、とても気持ちのいいツアーでした。80歳の母も楽しんでいました。ガイドのお兄さんもとてもいい方でした。楽しかったです。

Ziplining while enjoying the magnificent views at Kualoa Ranch was incredibly refreshing. There were three instructors with us, which made it very safe, but since the explanations were in English, I couldn't understand anything they were saying. When I expressed this, they showed me a video in Japanese, which made me feel more at ease.

数本のジップラインをクアロアランチの壮大な景色を見ながら行くのは、とても爽快でした。３名のインストラクターがついてくれて、とても安全に出来ますが、英語での説明でしたので、何を言ってるのか全くわかりませんでした。それを伝えると、日本語のビデオを見せてくれたので、安心できました。

The two-hour horseback riding was quite long, so my rear ended up hurting, but it was worth it. I was moved when I walked through the forest and saw the ocean. Surrounded by the forests of Kualoa, I was truly awed by the magnificent scenery throughout. The guide spoke English, but even if you don't understand, you can still enjoy it enough.

Since the shuttle arrived early, we had quite a bit of time on-site. There was a good 2 to 3 hours to spare. You can look at the horses, visit the souvenir shop, and have lunch. There were also lockers available, which were convenient as they were the type you could easily access.

乗馬2時間は結構長いですので、おしりが痛くなりましたが、その価値はありました。
森の中を歩いて、海が見えたときには感動しました。
クアロアの森に囲まれて、本当に圧巻され、終始壮大な景色でした。
ガイドは英語ですが、理解できなくても十分楽しめます。

送迎は早めに着いたので現地でかなり時間がありました。
2～3時間は余裕があります。
馬を見たり、お土産屋さんを見たり、ランチを食べたりできます。
ロッカーもありました。取り出しができるタイプで便利でした。